Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-14
REPUBLIC BUILFING.
MONDAY eVlsiSG. frsRUARY -. 1887.
GENERIL BTSHNELL AND GOTERNOR
FURikER-TRE ISSUES OF THE COM
ING CfuPtIGN.

There is a general interest manifested
throughout the State concerning the atti-
tude of Governor Foraker As 10 a re-
nomination aud reelection. and there
appears to be almost a universal desire
that he shall take the field As the repub,
lican standard-bearer in Ohio for the com.
ing campaign; and a General Bushnell. OF
this city. has been widely and most fayora
bly, mentioned as a proper person to nom
mate in the event that the Governor
should positively refuse a denomination.
the editor OF this paper thought it was
high time he was given an opportunity Ia
express his feelings in the matter. and the
following is the report of an interview held
with him. with the purpose in view which
We have outlined:
General, notice your name mentioned
by number OF the papers and many
republicans of. the State, a a candidate for
Governor. What about it?''
Il am not and will not be a candidate
| think Governor Foraker should be. and
from the expressions of the press and of
the republicans in all parts OF the state. |
am satisfied the sentiment of the party is
for his denomination"
But Governor Foraker says he is not a
CANDID and does not desire a re-nOmina-
ton"
Il am aware Governor Foraker has. for
personal reasons. expressed a preference
not to make another canvas. but | believe
he will be re-nominated.
Then you think he Will accept, if re-
nominated?~
Yes: | know him well enough 10 know
that when he understands the sentiment Of
republicans with respect Ia the matter. h.
will feel tina; he has party. aS well aS 4
personal duty t. perform; - you may puI
it down that he ,riU be renomiHnted hy
uncIdrRdtioa: that he WiU accept. and
again lead the party 10 victory, as he diJ
in So
so you are of the opinion the republi-
cans will carry the State this Fall?"
Il think there is no doubt about it"
What Will be the issues of the cam
paign?~
Il think the taxation and regulation of
the liquor traffic will be an important Tea-
turr OF the campaign. Governor Foraker
WAS elected on platform pledging re-
enactment Of a law regulating and taXing
aff. .ix
contest over that question the supreme
court has affirmed the validity of that act.
But the end j. not yet, for We will have Two
judges OF the supreme court 10 elect this
year. and upon the result of the contest
will depend the maintenance of the Dow
law. II the controversy was on this ques-
linn alone. think there could be no doubt
about the result; but the great economy in
the management of the penal and benevo-
lent Institutions: the refunding of the public
debi. at the lowest rate of interest our
country has ever known; the ousting of the
fraudently-returned members of the legis-
lature: the enactment of the registration
and election laws for the chief cities Of the
state. are all elements that will enter into the
clmpaign. and TO the great credit of the Tt
publican party"
Then YOU think Governor Foraker will /,
BE- the candidate"
Yes: | believe il will be the declared |
and unanimous wish of the republicans in /
convention assembled. and of a decided /
majority OF the people of the state, that .
Governor Foraker shall continue at the .
head of our public affairs"